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TIPS FOR ATTRACTING INVESTMENT IN YOUR RESTAURANT

The restaurant business is highly competitive. Customers expect consistently great service and food for their money. These factors can make it more challenging to attract investors. The importance of investors cannot be emphasized enough. Investors can help your restaurant grow more quickly and have the capital to make improvements to your existing business so you can attract a wider demographic of customers. Here are some tips for attracting the right investors to your restaurant.

Look for more than one investor

While some investors may be willing to invest a small sum in your restaurant business there might not be too many that want to invest a large amount of money. Investors know that they can minimize their risk by having their money invested in a variety of different investments. This means that seeking out several investors may help your business secure the capital it needs at start up or to complete an expansion faster than you thought possible.

Have a great business plan

One of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry is convincing investors that they have what it takes to succeed. This is because many restaurants start with little in the way of a well thought out business plan. In order to attract investors you need to make sure that you have thoroughly thought of your vision for your business in the long term. If investors can’t see how they will be able to make a profit then they are not likely to invest.

Private versus banks

Private investment groups can be a lucrative way for restaurants to get the capital they need. M1 Holding Company was founded by brothers Taha and Najib Mikati. For updates on Mr. Mikatiyou can read the LA Times. M1 has a diverse portfolio of investments including those in the restaurant and entertainment industry. Holding companies are great because they help businesses find the capital they need to get started, expand, and build their reputation. Investors have the advantage of their money being invested in a variety of sectors or at the very least several different restaurants. This helps minimize the risk and attract more investors. Banks are not as willing to take the risk of investing in a restaurant. Part of the reason for this is that they are usually approached to be the sole investor. This means lending a large sum to a business that is in a sector with a high risk of failure.

Be a stand out establishment

It can be hard for restaurants to stand out from the competition. To be successful you need to excel at what you do and if possible fill a niche. For example if you open a Chinese restaurant in a town that already has several you might be less likely to succeed than if you had a restaurant with cuisine that is currently not available. This is why you see so many restaurants that claim to be “fusion.” This means that several types of cuisine are being melded to make a unique cooking style.